Plum tree `42-GA-252`

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of plum tree which is of medium to large size, vigorous, upright, medium dense, and vase form; foliated with large, smooth, many oblanceolate but some elliptical leaves having globose glands and a serrate margin; blooms from medium size, plump buds; the flowers being white and of medium size; and is a regular and productive bearer of medium size, somewhat oblate, clingstone fruit having red skin, firm, yellow flesh, and a brownish-orange stone.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of plum tree, substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by medium size, uniform, clingstone fruit having red skin, firm, yellow flesh, and good keeping, long distance shipping, and eating qualities; the fruit--evenly distributed throughout the tree--having the general shape of the Nubiana and ripening three days earlier than the Spring Beaut.